[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ammo ID help needed

Posted: 3/24/2008 5:17:46 AM EDT

Gtreetings. Someone is offering to sell me what he states is 350rds of 5.56 ammo. It is on stripper clips. Stamping on the end of the cartridge is " T, W, 7 and 2. Can anyone identify this ammo and how do you determine if ammo has been reloaded or not? Thanks.

Posted: 3/24/2008 5:53:03 AM EDT

[#1]

That would be from Twin Cities ammo plant, 1972 vintage.
Check to see if the primer crimps are intact; should be a ring around the primer pocket, and there my be some tinted sealant as well; if the crimps are good, it hasn't been reloaded.

Posted: 3/24/2008 5:56:15 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the reply. Is it good stuff? Since it is 36 yrs old what should I expect?

Posted: 3/24/2008 11:27:25 AM EDT

[#3]

I would expect it to go bang and put nice little holes in the target.

There shouldn't be any problems as long as it is has been stored correctly.

Posted: 3/24/2008 1:21:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks redleg. I might make the guy an offer. Right now he wants $150 for 350rds and 100rds of blanks. Seems kinda high to me for iffy stuff. But I'm no expert. Nobody has jumped up to say it's great stuff.

Posted: 3/24/2008 8:02:08 PM EDT

[#5]

I would give $75 for it. I will not pay current prices for old ammo without a can and some blanks.

Posted: 3/24/2008 8:56:16 PM EDT

[#6]

Funny you should mention that. The person actually wants to sell 350rds of 5.56 and 100rds of blanks. $150 is his advertised number in a local newspaper. I don't need the blanks.

Posted: 3/24/2008 9:25:55 PM EDT

[#7]

TW72 is real good ammo

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